By Linda Barlow  |  Sep 8, 2015

Most Americans Say They Can Afford Drugs but the Sick Still Struggle

According to an August Kaiser Health Tracking Poll, it appears that most Americans (72%) can afford their prescription drugs. However, one in four Americans surveyed indicate difficulties, including more than four in ten people who are sick. Others facing difficulties paying for their prescription drugs include those with low incomes…more.

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By Linda Barlow  |  Jun 2, 2015

Many Insured Americans Not Getting the Healthcare They Need

Last month, FamiliesUSA.org issued a sobering report about the disconnect between having medical insurance and receiving the healthcare one needs. The report concluded that for many Americans with non-group coverage (as opposed to having insurance from an employer or a public coverage program), deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs are prohibitively…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  May 21, 2015

Awareness and Assistance Are Crucial to Fighting Hepatitis C

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month, a time when the healthcare and patient advocacy communities rally support for the millions of Americans afflicted with the disease, including an estimated 3.2 million suffering from chronic Hepatitis C (also known as HCV). Over time, chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  May 14, 2015

“It’s Lupus”: The Words No Woman Wants to Hear

They’re in the prime of their lives: young women who are finishing college, getting married, starting careers and families. Then comes the devastating diagnosis: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), otherwise known as lupus. One and a half million Americans are afflicted with lupus, but the disease occurs 10 times more in…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  May 7, 2015

Speaking Up: Let Patients Have a Say

One of the main tenets of patient-centered care is giving patients more control over their health and health decisions made on their behalf. Patients have a clear and important role in their own care through a concept called “patienthood” — the self-management behavior that ensures we either give to ourselves…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  Apr 16, 2015

30 Years of Health Disparities in Focus during National Minority Health Month

April is National Minority Health Month, a time to raise awareness about the health disparities that continue to affect minority populations. The observance traces its roots to a landmark 1985 report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that documented the existence of health disparities among racial…more.

By Linda Barlow  |  Apr 7, 2015

Life-Saving Information: Only a Smart Phone Away

For people suffering with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, allergies, or epilepsy, wearing jewelry or carrying wallet cards containing emergency medical information (EMI) can be life-saving. However, some people feel uncomfortable with the stigma attached to EMI, or don’t use such accessories due to cost or inconvenience. Children, especially,…more.

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